Manufacturing Engineer

About ITT:

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations.

 

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

 

Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. 

 

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

 

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

Position Summary

ITT Goulds Pumps is among the most widely recognized and respected brands in the global pump industry, serving customers in the oil and gas, mining, power generation, chemical, pulp and paper, and general industrial markets. As the only manufacturer to make digital monitoring standard on every process pump, ITT Goulds Pumps continues to lead the industry in both mechanical pump design and the adoption of smart technologies.

 

ITT Goulds Pumps is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Seneca Falls, NY. The Manufacturing Engineer will lead and support complex manufacturing initiatives focused on improving production efficiency, process reliability, and cost effectiveness across the organization. This role requires hands-on experience with capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, assembly operations, machine shop environments, and logistics integration. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical acumen with exceptional project management and cross-functional collaboration skills to drive continuous improvement and deliver manufacturing excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and execute CAPEX projects from concept through implementation, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and in-scope delivery.
• Develop and optimize assembly operations, ensuring ergonomic design, lean workflows, and scalable processes.
• Oversee layout and design of manufacturing cells, machining centers, and assembly lines for efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to improve material flow, warehouse layout, and inventory management.
• Implement and maintain best practices in manufacturing process documentation, tooling, and equipment qualification.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies.
• Develop cost models, ROI justifications, and financial tracking for all major engineering projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians on manufacturing principles, safety, and quality systems.
• Participate in Gemba walks and act on escalations by implementing engineering solutions.
• Employ Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to increase manufacturing capacity, productivity, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions for the various production areas.
• Ability to read and create CAD models. Exposure to Creo Pro-E preferred.
• Perform Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
• Communicate with programmers, production management, machinists, operators, and engineering to achieve solutions to both capacity planning and quality level.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering is required (master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering, preferably in advanced or high-mix, low-volume environments.
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